Physical Computing with Picoboards

Questions and Answers

To regulate the flow of electric current (correct)

To amplify the electric signal

To convert AC to DC power

To increase the voltage level

To amplify weak electrical signals

To detect and respond to changes in the environment (correct)

To convert electrical energy to mechanical energy

To provide a stable voltage source

To upload code to the microcontroller

To connect to external devices and sensors (correct)

To connect to a power source

To debug the microcontroller

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Study Notes

Picoboard: a microcontroller-based development board used for physical computing
Breadboard: a platform for prototyping electronic circuits, consisting of rows and columns of interconnected sockets
Jumper Wires: used to connect components on a breadboard
LED (Light Emitting Diode): a component that emits light when an electric current passes through it
Resistor: a component that reduces the voltage or current in a circuit
Sensor: a component that detects and responds to environmental changes, such as light, sound, or motion
Motor Driver: a component that regulates the speed and direction of a motor
Power Supply: a component that provides electricity to a circuit
Buttons: components that allow users to interact with a circuit
Buzzers: components that produce sound when an electric current passes through them

Electron Flow: the movement of electrons through a circuit, creating an electric current
Voltage: the potential difference between two points in a circuit, measured in Volts (V)
Typical Voltage Levels: 3.3V, 5V, 9V, 12V
Frequency: the number of oscillations or cycles per second, measured in Hertz (Hz)

GPIO Pins: General Purpose Input/Output pins that allow for input/output operations
USB Connector: a connector that allows the Picoboard to connect to a computer
CPU (Central Processing Unit): the brain of the Picoboard, executing instructions and performing calculations
LED: a built-in light source used for debugging
Debug Pins: pins used for debugging and troubleshooting
GND Pins: Ground pins that provide a reference point for the circuit
Power Pins: pins that provide power to the circuit

Purposes: used in various applications, such as robotics, automation, and IoT devices
Examples: Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Picoboard

Library Modules: pre-built code libraries that provide functionality for specific tasks
Functions: reusable blocks of code that perform specific tasks
Loops: used to repeat a sequence of instructions
Variables: store and manipulate data
Inputs and Outputs: used to interact with the user and external devices

Rows and Columns: interconnected sockets on a breadboard
Rails: long rows of sockets on a breadboard, used for power and ground connections
Bars: short rows of sockets on a breadboard, used for component connections
Pin to Breadboard Numbers: used to identify the correct pin connections on a diagram